Philip Harte

Research Hydrologist

Short Biography

Extensive knowledge in ground-water flow and contaminant transport in natural and remedial settings. Studies include evaluation of remedial effectiveness, ground- and surface-water interactions, delineation of sources of water to wells, transport of natural and anthropogenic contaminants, geochemical processes, and ground-water flow and transport in various settings (unconsolidated sediments to fractured rock). Field experience in surface and borehole geophysics, geochemical sampling, and aquifer hydraulic testing. GIS and programming background.

Schaefer, F.L., Harte, P.T., Smith, J.A., and Kurtz, B.A., 1993, Hydrologic conditions in the upper Rockaway River Basin, 1984-1986; U.S. Geological Survey Water Resources Report 91-4169, 103 p. [I wrote the first draft of the report before moving to New Hampshire]

Harte, P.T., and Johnson, William, 1995, Geohydrology and water quality of the stratified-drift aquifers in the Contoocook River Basin, south-central, New Hampshire; U.S. Geological Survey Water Resources Report 92-4154, 162 p.

Olimpio, J.R., and Harte, P.T., 1995, Reassessment of hydrogeologic data and refinement of a regional ground-water-flow model of the Milford-Souhegan Glacial-Drift Aquifer, Milford, New Hampshire; U.S. Geological Survey Water Resources Investigative Report 95-281, 40 p. [I rewrote the report after the first draft and performed numerical model simulations]

Brayton, M.J., and Harte, P.T., 2001, Results of a monitoring program of continuous water levels, specific conductance, and water temperature at the OK Tool facility of the Savage Municipal Well Superfund site, Milford, New Hampshire: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 01-338, 50 p. [Established objectives and scope, assisted in analysis]

Harte, P.T., 2005a, Results of a monitoring program of continuous water levels and physical water properties at the OU1 area of the Savage Municipal Well Superfund site, water years 2000-03, Milford, New Hampshire:U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2005-1303, 44 p.

Harte, P.T., and Trowbridge, P.R., 2010, Mapping of road-salt contaminated groundwater discharge and estimation of chloride load to a small stream in southern New Hampshire, USA: Journal of Hydrological Processes. available only online at http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hyp.7645

My USGS Science Strategy Areas

Ground-water flow and transport; surface--ground-water interactions

Research scientist in the New Hampshire/Vermont Water Science Center. Research includes the study of ground-water flow processes affecting the fate and transport of contaminants in fractured bedrock and stratified-drift aquifer systems including the effects of transient hydrology, remedial operation, and geologic framework on solute transport.

Research results advance the understanding of ground-water flow processes and their influence on the fate and transport of contaminants in aquifer systems. Products contribute directly to the development and transfer of methods for the effective design and operation of ground-water remediation programs and for the understanding of regional aquifer systems.

Development of methods, tools, and models to assist in characterization and remediation of aquifers.

PROJECT AND MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP

Ground-water expert with 27 years of experience with the U.S. Geological Survey looking to apply my field, analytical, and numerical knowledge of subsurface investigations on ground-water flow and transport, geotechnical issues, and other geologic issues to environmental/engineering problems, remedies, and solutions with local, national, and regional implications. Looking for supervisory and project leadership challenges.